General Motors LLC · Kokomo, IN
Controls Engineer at General Motors LLC — Kokomo, IN
Full-timeKokomo, INPosted 2026-07-14Apply on Workday
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The Role:
The Controls Engineer will analyze, troubleshoot, and diagnose electrical problems in manufacturing. Ability to work autonomously and in team environment with occasional guidance from supervision.
What You'll Do (Responsibilities):
- Analyze, troubleshoot, and diagnose electrical problems in manufacturing operation.
- Design and modify electrical control circuits and programs
- Perform a wide range of engineering tasks on CNC equipment / robots using engineering software and hardware.
- Lead technical problem solving / work with cross functional team to drive continuous improvement in our manufacturing process.
- Implement new technology as required to improve our manufacturing processes.
- Make contributions to the resolution of complex manufacturing problems
- Support and/or train skilled electricians
- Maintain electrical equipment
- Oversee project installations by contractors and plant electricians
- Develop and plan electrical projects
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent technical experience
- 3+ years of Industrial Control System experience
- Proficient in PLC and HMI Programming
- Troubleshooting of Servo, and VFD Systems
- Knowledge of Industrial Communication Protocols such as Profinet, Profibus, Ethernet
- Must be willing to work any shift; off shift required
- Troubleshooting of Robotic
- Knowledge of CNC code
- Exposure to Siemens, Rockwell, and Fanuc PLC
- Knowledge of Industrial Cameras (Cognex, Keyence, Matrox...)
- Experience with Safety PLC
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